I spent a beautiful two days in Björnö nature reserve back in June. I used my new hammock to sleep between two trees. I got a good night’s sleep and did some great sketches the following day.
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Using wet on wet watercolour techniques
I am experimenting with damp watercolour paper techniques. There are many ways to keep the paper damp for a longer period so that one has time to paint a scene. I am not going to get into that in this post as I am in a bit of a rush. The most important thing for… Continue reading Using wet on wet watercolour techniques
My second day at Björnö: Mission – to paint better
My first day at Björnö was an amazing experience but I wasn’t happy with the watercolours I created. Rather than get all depressed about it I decided to just return to Björnö and try again. The important factor being that I was alone and so I could relax and really think about what I wanted… Continue reading My second day at Björnö: Mission – to paint better
Painting Ireland is a priority now
I have been accepted into the Water Colour Society of Ireland. It’s a great honour and it means a lot to me. I grew up there and part of me will always be Irish – even after 36 years away. Damn, time flies. Being accepted into the society means I will be asked to submit… Continue reading Painting Ireland is a priority now
After several visits to Björnö it was time
I have been visiting Björnö here in the Stockholm archipelago for many weeks now. It gets a little warmer each time I sketch there. Yesterday, I decided to do a studio painting based on my sketches and photographs. I am trying to catch the Scandinavian melancholy I feel when I visit the archipelago during the… Continue reading After several visits to Björnö it was time
The seasons change and so does my neighbourhood
This is a final version of a sketch I did during the winter months. I live in an old industrial area quite close to central Stockholm, it’s under development. I go for walks most days and I try to find beauty in what I see. It’s my quest right now. I want to avoid the… Continue reading The seasons change and so does my neighbourhood
So beautiful to be out in the archipelago
I took myself to Björnö yesterday which is a 45 minute drive from stockholm. I walked for another 40 minutes through woods until I reached a beautiful spot that inspired. It was meant to be a grey day but it wasn’t. I find these kind of small adventures so rewarding.
Sketching my emotions Nr.7
I bought a ukulele last August. I’m hooked. Everytime I want to take a break from painting I pick up my ukulele.
The last of the winter sun
I painted this last week. Spent a day on Gålö. So relaxing even if it was a little on the cold side.